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Sweden takes tough action on Afghan migrants, what prompted the sudden shift?

Sweden takes tough action on Afghan migrants, what prompted the sudden shift?

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STOCKHOLM: Sweden has taken a firm new stance on Afghan migrants, ordering the deportation of individuals found to be involved in criminal activities or whose asylum applications have been rejected. The decision indicates an important shift in Sweden’s migration policy, aligning it with several other European countries that have recently tightened visa rules and asylum […]

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Three dead in Lahore hotel fire; CM Punjab vows crackdown on safety violations

Three dead in Lahore hotel fire; CM Punjab vows crackdown on safety violations

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LAHORE: The late-night fire at a hotel in Lahore’s upscale Gulberg has left at least three people dead, triggering renewed concerns about fire safety standards in commercial buildings across Punjab. The blaze broke out at the Indigo Hotel, prompting an urgent rescue operation that continued for several hours. Despite swift response efforts, three individuals lost

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World Cup rift deepens: Mohsin Naqvi raises alarm over Bangladesh’s fate

World Cup rift deepens: Mohsin Naqvi raises alarm over Bangladesh’s fate

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LAHORE: The fresh controversy surrounding the upcoming T20 World Cup has added a new layer of uncertainty to international cricket, as Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi publicly questioned the treatment of Bangladesh by global cricket authorities. In this reagrd, Naqvi said Bangladesh was being dealt with unfairly after refusing

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Institutions examine series of social media posts by Imaan Mazari under PECA

Institutions examine series of social media posts by Imaan Mazari under PECA

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ISLAMABAD: The authorities are reviewing a series of social media posts attributed to lawyer and political activist Imaan Mazari after investigators identified multiple tweets as potentially violating provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), as per the official document issued by the court.  The review centers on posts made between 2021 and 2025

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Islamabad Court Sentences Iman Mazari, Hadi Chatha to 10 Years in Prison

Islamabad Court Sentences Iman Mazari, Hadi Chatha to 10 Years in Prison

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ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Saturday sentenced activist Iman Mazari and lawyer Hadi Ali Chatha to 10 years in prison each in a case linked to controversial social media posts. The court announced the verdict after concluding trial proceedings in the case involving disputed tweets. Mazari and Chatha boycotted the court

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73% of Foreign Firms See Pakistan as Investment Destination

73% of Foreign Firms See Pakistan as Investment Destination

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ISLAMABAD: Nearly three-quarters of overseas investors operating in Pakistan now recommend the country as a viable destination for direct investment, up from 61% in 2023, a business survey released on Friday showed. The findings signal a gradual improvement in investor confidence after Pakistan’s 2022–23 foreign exchange crisis. The 2025 Perception and Investment Survey, conducted by

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Balochistan Recruits 3,000 Doctors, Activates 164 Health Units

Balochistan Recruits 3,000 Doctors, Activates 164 Health Units

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QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that a quiet but effective revolution has taken place in the province’s health sector, with its benefits now reaching the public. In a post on X, he said providing basic healthcare in remote and underdeveloped areas is a top government priority. The provincial government has completed the

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KP CM Directs Fast-Tracking of Swat, Peshawar–DI Khan Motorways

KP CM Directs Fast-Tracking of Swat, Peshawar–DI Khan Motorways

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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has directed authorities to expedite work on the Swat and Peshawar–Dera Ismail Khan motorways, emphasising that motorway construction is among the provincial government’s signature development initiatives and must be completed within the stipulated timelines. “There is no room for any delay in the implementation of these projects. I

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